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Home prepared savoury batter product prepared by baking batter adjacent to roasting beef.

Commercially prepared slice containing a vanilla custard centre in puff pastry with a sugar based icing topping.

Commercially prepared sweet slice containing a short crust pastry and a dried fruit filling. Contains a sugar based icing topping.

Home prepared dough-like product made from white wheat flour, water, sugar, egg and raising agent to which dried fruit (usually sultanas or dates) are added before baking.

Home prepared dough-like product made from white wheat flour, water, sugar, egg and raising agent to which mashed pumpkin is added before baking.

Home prepared sweet, baked product with a firm texture and containing dried fruit, usually sultanas.

Home prepared cake-style dessert prepared with chopped dates and served covered in caramel sauce.

Commercially prepared, dough-like product made from flour, water, sugar, egg and raising agent and then baked. Contains added folate. Commonly served with jam and cream.

Sponge pudding with sauce prepared according to packet directions from a dry mix, then baked.

Commercially prepared canned, cake-style pudding with added dried fruit and citrus peel, commonly consumed at Christmas time. Simmered in can for 20 minutes.